Simply put, Fox is a necessary but not sufficient condition for the Kings to win playoff games and series. His style of play translates. That is my humble opinion. I don't want to start a long discussion, but it's an important aspect of building a contender...
This is a better team than the beam season. I'm not an expert but the lack of improvement pointed to the head coach. I would have done the same if I was the owner. Easiest fix. If it doesn't work, then you take the excruciating road to rebuild.